Description

Eggplant - Purple Long - Solanum melongena var. esculentum

Tender Annual Purple Long eggplants are a prolific Italian variety. Heavily branched plants typically yield 4 or more dark-purple, cucumber-shaped fruits 8"-10" long. It yields well in northern climates. Originally from Asia, eggplant is a staple of Indian and Asian cuisines. It is grilled, baked, roasted, pickled, mashed, and dried.

Did You Know? Eggplants are also used as a trap crop for cucumber beetles.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds directly in a warm climates only. Because eggplants need plenty of water and warm conditions to grow, production accessories such as drip irrigation, plastic mulch, and row covers are a good idea. All eggplants are chill sensitive.

Harvesting & Storage: Begin harvesting early when fruits are half their mature size; young fruits are more tender and early picking will increase yields. Cut the fruit from the plant with shears leaving some stem attached.

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Features

Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Seed Unit Sizes

1 oz

Organic Status

Certified Organic Product

Life Cycle

Tender Annual

Planting Time

Summer

Approximate Harvest Time

Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Ideal Soil Temperature

74-85°F

Days to Maturity

60 - 90 Days

Sun Requirements

Full Sun

Growth Habit

Bush

Starting Location

Start Indoors & Transplant

Plant Family

Solanaceae (Nightshades)

Soil pH

6.1 - 7.0

Seed Unit Sizes

1 oz

Organic Status

Certified Organic Product

Life Cycle

Tender Annual

Planting Time

Summer

Approximate Harvest Time

Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Ideal Soil Temperature

74-85°F

Days to Maturity

60 - 90 Days

Sun Requirements

Full Sun

Growth Habit

Bush

Starting Location

Start Indoors & Transplant

Plant Family

Solanaceae (Nightshades)

Soil pH

6.1 - 7.0

Planting & Care

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds directly in a warm climates only. Because eggplants need plenty of water and warm conditions to grow, production accessories such as drip irrigation, plastic mulch, and row covers are a good idea. All eggplants are chill sensitive.

Harvesting & Storage: Begin harvesting early when fruits are half their mature size; young fruits are more tender and early picking will increase yields. Cut the fruit from the plant with shears leaving some stem attached.

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As a company, we strive to bring you the best selection of organic and/or natural gardening supplies available. While many of our products are either Certified Organic, or approved for Certified Organic Production, we also offer a variety of products that do not qualify for this classification. But rest assured, everything we offer must live up to our strict, planet-friendly standards. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (888) 784-1722 and we'd be happy to answer them!

We strive as a company to bring you the best selection of Certified Organic farm & garden products available. While many of our products are either Certified Organic, or approved for organic gardening/production use, we do offer a variety of products that do not qualify for this classification, such as garden tools, apparel, and kitchen accessories. But rest assured, everything we offer must live up to our strict, planet-friendly standards. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (888) 784-1722 and we'd be happy to answer them!